Interior Design

During this learning module you will learn the key concepts, cultural issues and contextual discussions around studio and professional practice. You'll explore the historical development of the design profession and develop a broad range of cognitive skills, important in development as a creative thinker and reflective practitioner.

This module encourages traditional drawing skills to explore image, form, function, and surface, as well as the development of ideas.

Provide an introduction to drawing and rendering techniques relevant to interior design practice; develop visual communication skills to support all levels of the design process; explore the principles of scale, colour, texture, materials and form in the built environment through the use of drawing technique development; develop skills in interpreting and answering project brief requirements; develop the ability to reflect and self evaluate own and others' work through discussions within groups and as an individual; improve time management skills and the ability to complete tasks within agreed timescales. Co-requisites: DD1000

To introduce an understanding of building technology in its broadest sense and to develop skills in updating and maintaining the necessary library resources required to develop project design work to a completed level.

On this module you'll gain an understanding of the various cultural contexts surrounding the professional design practice and your studio practice. You'll be able to critically reflect on qualitative design issues and how they interact with the broader context.

Co-requisite: IN2002 (Building Anatomy 2) Pre-requisites: DD1101

Develop advanced visual communication skills of both concept and final design drawings. Pre-requisites: IN1001. Co-requisites: IN2000.

Pre-requisites: IN1001. Co-requisites: IN2000.

In this module you will develop your own research project that links to your career pathway as a professional practitioner. You will develop skills in researching and reporting and be able to reach original conclusions.

In this module you will be provided the opportunity to take the research you have completed and progress to a fully realised project. You will be introduced to the concept of Future Lifestyles definition and new interior design opportunities.

This module aims to help prepare you for your project by developing your ability to research and analyse a site. You will develop your drawing skills and develop research methodologies.

This module will develop your research, analysis, and site survey skills. You'll integrate your specialised studies into a coherent integrated project. The module fosters independent learning, skill application in project organisation and presentation. You'll develop an understanding of personal design style for your final-degree work.